The Hampstead Heath Consultative Committee meeting scheduled for 21 April 2026 was set to cover a range of updates and reports concerning the management and future of Hampstead Heath. Key discussions were anticipated regarding the Assistant Director's update, Heath Hands' activities, a statutory biodiversity report, and improvements planned for Golders Hill Park.

Assistant Director's Update

The committee was scheduled to receive an update from the Executive Director, Environment, on various matters relating to Hampstead Heath since the previous meetings. This report, available as the Assistant Director's Report for Hampstead Heath, was intended to provide information on ongoing activities and developments.

Heath Hands Update

An update from Heath Hands, a registered charity focused on conservation, community, learning, and wellbeing programmes across Hampstead Heath and other sites, was also on the agenda. This report, titled Heath Hands Update April 2026, was expected to detail recent highlights and progress towards the charity's strategic objectives.

Statutory Biodiversity Report

A significant item on the agenda was the City of London Corporation Statutory Biodiversity Report 2023 - 2026. This report, which includes Appendix 1: City of London Corporation Statutory Biodiversity Report 2023 - 2026, outlines the City Corporation's compliance with its statutory duties to conserve and enhance biodiversity. It details actions taken, policies in place, and achievements in areas such as habitat creation, tree planting, and partnerships.

Golders Hill Park Improvements

The committee was scheduled to review the Golders Hill Park Improvements Report 2026. This report was expected to provide information on proposed improvements at Golders Hill Park and Zoo, including plans for the regeneration of the former Butterfly House and surrounding operational areas. A local family foundation had expressed interest in funding a feasibility study for these improvements, focusing on conservation, education, and community engagement.

Other Scheduled Discussions

The agenda also included:

• Minutes: To agree the non-public minutes of the previous Hampstead Heath Consultative Committee meeting held on 13 January 2026, and to note the draft public minutes of the Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood and Queen's Park Committee held on 3 February 2026.
• Hampstead Heath Bathing Ponds Access Paper: Officers were scheduled to provide a verbal update on access arrangements for the bathing ponds.
• Report of Action Taken: A report from the Town Clerk detailing actions taken under urgency procedures since the last meeting was to be presented. This included information on the Hampstead Heath Fees and Charges for Financial Year 2026-27.
• Questions and Other Business: The agenda also allowed for members to ask questions on matters relating to the committee's work and to raise any other urgent business.
• Date of Next Meeting: The date of the subsequent meeting was to be confirmed.

The meeting also had a non-public agenda for items containing sensitive information.